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Housing Ombudsman Decisions

18,103 total decisions 13,253 maladministration found 2,407 no maladministration 167 severe cases

Formal casework decisions from the Housing Ombudsman Service on complaints against social landlords in England. Decisions include maladministration findings, reasonable redress, and cases outside jurisdiction.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202115884)

15 Nov 2022 Case 202115884 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for aids and adaptations to the property. The landlord’s complaints handling has also been investigated.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202113955)

15 Nov 2022 Case 202113955 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) and noise disturbance. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about soundproofing. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for a garden screen.

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Kingston upon Hull City Council (202108897)

15 Nov 2022 Case 202108897 No Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request that it test the bathroom walls for asbestos.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202118374)

15 Nov 2022 Case 202118374 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of a leak in his property. The associated complaint.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202107757)

15 Nov 2022 Case 202107757 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s queries regarding service and management charges, including its communication on upcoming costs. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to deal directly with the freeholder/managing agent. Its handling of the associated complaint on the issues.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202205924)

15 Nov 2022 Case 202205924 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the repair and replacement of the resident’s front door.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202123686)

15 Nov 2022 Case 202123686 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint concerns: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of the poor condition of the balcony doors when the property was let. The associated formal complaint into this matter.

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Waverley Borough Council (202205045)

15 Nov 2022 Case 202205045 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a leak at the resident’s home, and its response to his request for compensation for damaged personal items.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202016099)

14 Nov 2022 Case 202016099 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of a defective boiler. The associated complaint.

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Catalyst Housing Limited (202110773)

14 Nov 2022 Case 202110773 Partial Maladministration Financial

This complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about its management of a sinking fund; The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Honeycomb Group Limited (202112508)

14 Nov 2022 Case 202112508 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: transfer request; reports about repair issues, including: draughts from her windows; her kitchen units; garden maintenance; her boiler; request for assistance with her mobility issues; reports about discrimination.

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Incommunities Limited (202208132)

14 Nov 2022 Case 202208132 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s plasterwork, flooring and gas pipes.

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Jigsaw Homes Tameside (202108371)

14 Nov 2022 Case 202108371 No Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to asbestos being identified at the resident’s property.

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Leeds City Council (202111464)

14 Nov 2022 Case 202111464 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint concerns how the landlord handled the resident’s reports of damp and mould at the property.

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London Borough of Croydon (202016200)

14 Nov 2022 Case 202016200 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s property following damage caused by leaks from the property above.

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North Northamptonshire Council (202201798)

14 Nov 2022 Case 202201798 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for it to remove a tree in her front garden. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Southampton City Council (202000348)

14 Nov 2022 Case 202000348 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: Reports of antisocial behaviour by the resident’s neighbours. The resident’s request to be re-housed.

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Aspire Housing Limited (202017563)

13 Nov 2022 Case 202017563 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of noise transference from a neighbouring property. The associated complaint.

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Cotman Housing Association Limited (202016991)

13 Nov 2022 Case 202016991 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s application to be rehoused.

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One Manchester Limited (202205834)

13 Nov 2022 Case 202205834 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint concerns how the landlord handled the resident’s reports of damp and mould at the property.

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Southern Housing Group Limited (202122289)

12 Nov 2022 Case 202122289 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of a flood in the property; the associated request for compensation for damaged belongings, and; the formal complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202102182)

11 Nov 2022 Case 202102182 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the resident’s concerns that that the landlord has withheld consent for adaptations works to be carried out.

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East Riding of Yorkshire Council (202115738)

11 Nov 2022 Case 202115738 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for an extension.

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LiveWest Homes Limited (202203429)

11 Nov 2022 Case 202203429 Reasonable Redress Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damage to her property and belongings following a ceiling collapse. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Nottingham City Homes Registered Provider Limited (202206302)

11 Nov 2022 Case 202206302 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a water leak through his ceiling.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202101974)

11 Nov 2022 Case 202101974 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs at the property, and; the associated formal complaint handling.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202204116)

10 Nov 2022 Case 202204116 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of outstanding repairs to the garden.

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Peabody Trust (202102479)

10 Nov 2022 Case 202102479 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint concerns: The landlord’s response to reports of repairs needed relating to: A Blockage to the toilet system. An insect infestation. A leak and lack of access to kitchen facilities. Other repairs. The landlord’s response to reports of a Gas leak in April 2020. The related complaint.

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Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (202115830)

10 Nov 2022 Case 202115830 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of a gas safety inspection at the resident’s property. The landlord’s handling of repairs to the Emergency Control Valve (ECV) on the resident’s gas meter. The landlord’s communication and the level of support provided to the resident by the landlord’s staff. The landlord’s …

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Westminster City Council (202111805)

10 Nov 2022 Case 202111805 Outside Jurisdiction Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to repairs to a leasehold property.

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Catalyst Housing Limited (202113998)

9 Nov 2022 Case 202113998 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s Response to the resident’s reports of damp and mould at the property. Complaints handling. Record keeping.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202108787)

9 Nov 2022 Case 202108787 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for succession to the tenancy at the property.

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Notting Hill Genesis (202205545)

9 Nov 2022 Case 202205545 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about: his rent increase; building insurance being included in his service charge; the landlord’s communication in relation to the rent and service charge.

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202110414)

9 Nov 2022 Case 202110414 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). The resident’s request to be rehoused.

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Bristol City Council (202111004)

8 Nov 2022 Case 202111004 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s correspondence sent on 17 May 2021. The associated formal complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202115194)

8 Nov 2022 Case 202115194 Mediation Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is regarding the landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s shower.

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Epping Forest District Council (202206787)

8 Nov 2022 Case 202206787 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s reports of noise from her neighbour’s boiler; complaints handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202126700)

8 Nov 2022 Case 202126700 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of repairs to his shower. The resident’s reports of a broken terrace light. The associated complaint.

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Longhurst Group Limited (202208049)

8 Nov 2022 Case 202208049 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint concerns how the landlord handled the replacement of a communal fence outside the resident’s property.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (202119152)

8 Nov 2022 Case 202119152 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s report of a loss of heating and hot water.

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Mount Green Housing Association Limited (202201610)

8 Nov 2022 Case 202201610 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to reports of an alarm fault and its subsequent offer of compensation.

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One Housing Group Limited (202205441)

8 Nov 2022 Case 202205441 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a pest infestation at the resident’s property.

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Sedgemoor District Council (202206650)

8 Nov 2022 Case 202206650 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of bed bugs at the property.

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Unity Housing Association Limited (202206322)

8 Nov 2022 Case 202206322 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the installation a handrail to the steps at the property.

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Catalyst Housing Limited (202103564)

7 Nov 2022 Case 202103564 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident's concerns about noise transference from a neighbouring property. Complaint handling.

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Nottingham City Homes Registered Provider Limited (202123935)

7 Nov 2022 Case 202123935 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about the energy efficiency of the property and her request for insulation.

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Nottingham Community Housing Association Limited (202121658)

7 Nov 2022 Case 202121658 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of access issues to her home, and of her subsequent complaint.

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Notting Hill Genesis (202122043)

7 Nov 2022 Case 202122043 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about drainage to the en-suite bathroom at the property.

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Redditch Borough Council (202102751)

7 Nov 2022 Case 202102751 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Ensuring energy efficiency at the property, including rendering works, loft insulation works and the energy efficiency banding. Fence repair works. The complaint is also about the landlord’s complaints handling.

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Waltham Forest Council (202201036)

7 Nov 2022 Case 202201036 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s report of not having an allocated parking space. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Decision yearMaladministrationNo maladministrationOther
2019100
2020604235
2021875557544
20221,092468400
20232,222384269
20243,021247272
20254,469512708
20261,513197215

Maladministration includes partial and severe maladministration. Values are counts of published decisions.

Landlords with most published decisions

Decision counts
Clarion Housing Association Limited 919
London & Quadrant Housing Trust 634
Peabody Trust 597
London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) 488
Sanctuary Housing Association 410
Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) 354

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (919) London & Quadrant Housing Trust (634) Peabody Trust (597) London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (488) Sanctuary Housing Association (410) Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (354) Hyde Housing Association Limited (346) Southern Housing (337) The Guinness Partnership Limited (329) Notting Hill Genesis (305) Southwark Council (301) A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (269)